Gigot

usgb/ˈdʒɪɡət/
noun

A leg of lamb or mutton, especially when cooked.

For dinner, she prepared a roasted gigot with garlic and rosemary.
Visual representation of "gigot" - A leg of lamb or mutton, especially when cooked.

Often appears as...

  • roasted gigot
  • gigot with garlic
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Culinary Term

Used in cooking contexts to describe a specific cut of meat.

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Tonight's menu features gigot braised in a red wine reduction.
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French Origin

The word has French origins, hinting at European culinary techniques.

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I'm perfecting my gigot recipe for the French cuisine competition.
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Dish Presentation

Gigot is often the centerpiece in a meal, presented with elegance.

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The chef garnished the gigot with fresh herbs before serving.
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